A statue of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was unveiled on Sunday at Maa Bhimakali Temple premises in Sarahan. The ceremony was dedicated to the late leader and several senior political leaders, public representatives and local dignitaries were present.
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri was also present. Rohit Thakur, Minister of Education and Public Works and Urban Development of the state attended the ceremony.
Statue Unveiled at Virbhadra Singh’s Birthplace.
Sarahan is located in the Rampur Bushahr subdivision of Shimla district that has such a special significance in Virbhadra Singh’s life as his birthplace. The statue was unveiled in the premises of the Maa Bhimakali Temple, which is also a place very close to his own faith.
The programme at Bushahr Sports, Culture and Environment Association was organised. The unveiling was described as a tribute to the former chief minister and his long association with the region.
Vikramaditya Singh, Virbhadra Singh’s son, said the installation fulfilled a collective desire and offered a fitting tribute to his father in his birthplace.
Mukesh Agnihotri Remembers His Political Legacy
Mukesh Agnihotri, Deputy Chief Minister, recalled Virbhadra Singh’s decades-long political career and the effect he had on Himachal Pradesh. “He was one of the top leaders in the development of the state and the people loved him so much,” he said.
Virbhadra Singh’s contributions to education, healthcare, road connectivity and electricity infrastructure were highlighted by Agnihotri. He also said that the veteran leader had mentored many politicians during his decades in public life.
His comments also highlighted the everlasting influence of Virbhadra Singh’s leadership on the state’s political landscape.
Vikramaditya Singh: His Father's Connection With Sarahan
Vikramaditya Singh said Virbhadra Singh’s public life and work extended across Himachal Pradesh, rather than being limited to a single constituency or a particular region.
He also recalled his father’s devotion to Maa Bhimakali and his relationship with Sarahan. So the temple premises were a fitting site for the statue unveiling.
The minister emphasized that the former chief minister’s vision of balanced development in the state was what’s needed to carry forward.
#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: A statue of the late former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was unveiled on Sunday at the Maa Bhimakali Temple premises in Sarahan, located in the Rampur Bushahr subdivision. The ceremony was attended by senior leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Minister Rohit Thakur, and Minister Vikramaditya Singh. (18.10)
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Rohit Thakur Pays Tribute to a Veteran Leader
Rohit Thakur, education minister, also recalled the role Virbhadra Singh played in making Himachal Pradesh. He hailed his leadership and his focus on taking development to different parts of the state.
The event was attended by former MP Pratibha Singh, MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore and other Congress leaders and public representatives.
A Lasting Tribute to Himachal Pradesh’s Political History.
Virbhadra Singh served Himachal Pradesh as a chief minister six times with a long record in politics in Himachal Pradesh. He is associated with public service, infrastructure development and a bond with the people of Himachal Pradesh.
For that reason, the unveiling in Sarahan was a symbolic tribute to that legacy and a tribute to a leader’s legacy that political leaders and citizens of the community gathered to pay tribute to and celebrate a leader who is still as prominent in the state’s political history.
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